Airbus, ESA, Voyager Space Plan Starlab, an Alternative to International Space Station
The European Space Agency (ESA), Airbus Defence and Space, and Voyager Space have officially joined forces with the signing of a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ESA Space Summit in Seville. The agreement solidifies their commitment to collaborating on the development and utilization of the Starlab space station, marking...
Northrop to Build 38 Data Transport Satellites in Space Development Agency's Next...
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded Northrop Grumman a $732 million contract to design and build 38 data transport satellites for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer – Alpha (T2TL-Alpha) project, part of the SDA's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) in low-Earth orbit. This award follows a previous one in August...
Two Indian Start-ups Partner U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Space Technologies...
In a historic first, two Indian startups, 114AI, an artificial intelligence firm that develops dual-use software for domain awareness, and 3rd ITECH, India's sole image sensor company, will partner with the Air Force Research Lab's Space Vehicles Directorate. This is the first time that AFRL will work with non-U
Iran Launches Noor-3 Military Satellite into Orbit
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards of Iran (IRGC) has declared a successful launch of the Noor-3 military satellite into outer space, marking the third successful orbit achieved. Iranian Communications Minister Isa Zarepour was quoted as saying by state media that Iran's aerospace division had placed Noor-3 in orbit at an altitude of...
Azerbaijan’s Space Agency Buys Israeli Satellites
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Azerbaijan's space agency, Azercosmos, have announced an agreement for the sale of two of IAI's multispectral electro-optical satellites. The satellites offer a native resolution better than 0
Engine Malfunction Caused Crash of Russia's Luna Spacecraft on Moon's Surface
The Russian Luna-25 spacecraft's crash on the Moon's surface in August has been attributed to an engine malfunction due to the abnormal functioning of the on-board control complex. The spacecraft, which marked Russia's first lunar mission in modern history, experienced a critical failure during its descent and ultimately collided with the lunar surface on August 19, 2023
Japanese Tech Firm to Develop Satellite for On-orbit Refueling, Space Debris Removal
Astroscale Holdings Inc., a Japanese startup headquartered in Tokyo since its inception in 2013, announced on Friday that it secured a $25
Pentagon Acquires Control of Starlink Satellites Operating Over Ukraine
The Pentagon has received control of a portion of Starlink satellite communication terminals used by the Defense Forces, with Elon Musk facilitating the transfer. This revelation comes from Musk's biographer, Walter Isaacson, as reported in
Northrop Grumman’s GEM Solid Rocket Motors Help Launch 'National Security Payload’
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V today successfully launched a 'national security payload' with the assistance of five Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63) solid rocket boosters, manufactured by Northrop Grumman. They are designated as
Roscosmos Plans to Launch 130 Satellites for the 'Sphere' Internet Service
Information Satellite Systems Company 'Reshetnev,' a division of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, has secured a state contract to manufacture more than 130 Marathon satellites, an essential component of the Sphere federal project. These satellites will be part of the Marathon IoT global low-orbit multi-satellite data transmission system, according to Roscosmos
Japanese Rocket Launches Moon Lander, X-ray Imaging Satellite
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) on H-IIA F47 from Tanegashima Space Center on September 7, 2023. The launch proceeded as planned, with XRISM separating from the launch vehicle approximately 14 minutes and 9 seconds after liftoff, followed by SLIM at about 47 minutes and 33 seconds after launch, according to a statement from JAXA
Putin Orders Roscosmos to Set up Starlink-like Low-earth Satellite Network
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed space agency Roscosmos and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) to present proposals for creating extremely low-earth orbiting satellites by December 1 this year. The satellite constellation is intended to rival Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's Starlink that is being used by Ukrainian forces for encrypted broadband internet enabling secure battlefield communication
India Procures BHEL’s Upgraded Super Rapid Naval Gun Systems for Navy
France’s Nexter Halves Production Time of Caesar Howitzers
Hanwha Ocean Takes the Helm in Government-Led Stealth Warship Project
Lithuanian Border Guards Order Three Airbus H145s Helicopters
Rafale Marine Comparison with Chinese Carrier-borne J-15 Fighter
French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation confirmed that its Rafale-M (Marine) is selected for the Indian Navys (IN) carrier-based fighter procurement...
Weapons Used by Israel and Hamas in Gaza Conflict
The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian group, Hamas have brought to light the diverse and contrasting...
Ukraine, Russia Brace for Major Tank Battles
The coming months could see major tank battles between Ukraine and Russia as Kyiv has received or is expected to...
How Russia’s Tornado-S MLRS is Outgunning & Outnumbering HIMARS in Ukraine
Russias "Tornado-S" Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) has a greater range, a highly accurate guidance system and is deployed in...
The Rise and Rise of South Korea’s Arms Exports
South Koreas defense exports more than doubled from $7 billion in 2021 to over $15 billion in 2022 so far,...